SB 6400 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Directs the department of corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide voluntary, nondenominational moral and character-building residential services and supports for offenders who are incarcerated in prison.

Provides that in developing an interagency plan, the oversight committee shall seek input on moral and character-based residential programs in our state's adult correctional facilities from the public, including faith-based communities, state institutions of higher education, and the business community.

Provides that a chaplain who has been appointed, contracted with, or been employed by the department of corrections to provide certain services is immune from civil liability arising from the provision of those services, unless the chaplain acts with gross negligence.

Provides that the department of corrections may not compel a chaplain who provides those services to carry personal liability insurance as a condition of employment.